The Oregon Community Foundation puts donated money to work in Oregon – more than $100 million in grants and scholarships annually. Since 1973, OCF grantmaking, research, advocacy and community-advised solutions have helped individuals, families, businesses, and organizations create charitable funds to improve lives for all Oregonians. Impactful giving– time, talent, and resources from many generous Oregonians–creates measurable change. Throughout 2020, OCF responded quickly and urgently - distributing a record-setting $220 million in charitable dollars to more than 3,000 nonprofits throughout Oregon working to address urgent needs, stabilize communities and prepare for long-term recovery in Oregon. OCF donors responded to the magnitude of need, as reflected in a 44% increase in donor advised fund grantmaking from the previous year. Sarah Bellum's Bakery was awarded advised fund grants in April 2024, May 2023, and September 2022 to support our operations. 

The Autzen Foundation supports charitable work that makes Oregon a better place. Grants are awarded to smaller non-profit organizations; most often to groups with social service, arts and culture, educational, environmental and/or youth-centered missions. Sarah Bellum's Bakery was awarded a $6,300 grant in December 2023 to help us build capacity. 

The FS Foundation partners with 501(c)(3) nonprofits, with annual budgets typically under $5 million, that provide ways for people to forward their careers, maintain or improve their health, be creative, and/or actively participate in a community. They might be living with a disability. They might be living in a new land. They might be living on the street. Or they might be your neighbor—of any age, of any culture, of any lifestyle. Sarah Bellum's Bakery & Workshop received a $50,000 grant from the FS Foundation in December 2023 to support the onboarding of a new Bakery Manager position to help reduce costs and grow sustainable revenue.

The Oregon Community Foundation puts donated money to work in Oregon – more than $100 million in grants and scholarships annually. Since 1973, OCF grantmaking, research, advocacy and community-advised solutions have helped individuals, families, businesses, and organizations create charitable funds to improve lives for all Oregonians. Impactful giving– time, talent, and resources from many generous Oregonians–creates measurable change. Sarah Bellum's Bakery was awarded a $1,000 grant in December 2023 to support our operations. 

Sarah Bellum's Bakery & Workshop received a $5,000 grant from the Benson Family Foundation in December 2023 to support our operations.

The Collins Foundation invests in Oregon non-profit organizations, both rural and urban, that are dedicated to improving the quality of life and well-being for the people in their communities. The Collins Foundation wants the state of Oregon to be a place where all people have access to high quality, culturally responsible services in sectors such as health, social services, education, housing, and employment. The Foundation envisions vibrant neighborhoods and communities where residents enjoy access to healthy food, a rich variety of artistic and cultural expression, and the benefits of Oregon’s natural environment. Sarah Bellum's Bakery & Workshop received a one-year $30,000 grant from the Collins Foundation in November 2023 to support operations and skill-development programs to improve access to workforce training for adults with acquired brain injury in the Portland Metro area.

The Oregon Community Foundation puts donated money to work in Oregon – more than $100 million in grants and scholarships annually. Since 1973, OCF grantmaking, research, advocacy and community-advised solutions have helped individuals, families, businesses, and organizations create charitable funds to improve lives for all Oregonians. Impactful giving– time, talent, and resources from many generous Oregonians–creates measurable change. Sarah Bellum's Bakery was awarded a $10,000 grant in November 2023 to help expand our capacity by hiring a Bakery Manager and Executive Director. 

The Oregon Community Foundation puts donated money to work in Oregon – more than $100 million in grants and scholarships annually. Since 1973, OCF grantmaking, research, advocacy and community-advised solutions have helped individuals, families, businesses, and organizations create charitable funds to improve lives for all Oregonians. Impactful giving– time, talent, and resources from many generous Oregonians–creates measurable change. Sarah Bellum's Bakery was awarded a $30,000 grant in November 2023 to help expand our capacity by hiring a Bakery Manager and Executive Director. 

The Juan Young Trust provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations that promote the health, education, and welfare of children under age 21 in Oregon. Sarah Bellum's Bakery & Workshop was awarded an $11,000 grant in October 2023 to expand our capacity while supporting our team. 

The National Christian Foundation Northwest helps donors send more to the causes they love. Sarah Bellum's Bakery was awarded a grant in October 2023 to support our operations.

The Oregon Community Foundation puts donated money to work in Oregon – more than $100 million in grants and scholarships annually. Since 1973, OCF grantmaking, research, advocacy and community-advised solutions have helped individuals, families, businesses, and organizations create charitable funds to improve lives for all Oregonians. Impactful giving– time, talent, and resources from many generous Oregonians–creates measurable change. Sarah Bellum's Bakery was awarded an advised fund grant of $10,000 in October 2023 to support our operations, in memory of Maurie Dooly. 

The Columbus Foundation partners with individuals, families, and businesses that make grants to nonprofit organizations to help strengthen and improve the community through the most effective philanthropy possible. Sarah Bellum's Bakery & Workshop was awarded a $10,000 grant in October 2023 from the Columbus Foundation to support our operations.

The Collins Foundation invests in Oregon non-profit organizations, both rural and urban, that are dedicated to improving the quality of life and well-being for the people in their communities. The Collins Foundation wants the state of Oregon to be a place where all people have access to high quality, culturally responsible services in sectors such as health, social services, education, housing, and employment. The Foundation envisions vibrant neighborhoods and communities where residents enjoy access to healthy food, a rich variety of artistic and cultural expression, and the benefits of Oregon’s natural environment. Sarah Bellum's Bakery & Workshop received a two-year $35,000 grant from the Collins Foundation to support operations and provide job training and employment for adults with acquired brain injury in the Portland Metro area.

The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, through The Spirit Mountain Community Fund, supports efforts that address the health, education and social needs of Oregonians, primarily in underserved communities. We invest in the achievements of our youth and assist with removing obstacles preventing those successes. By promoting equity and diversity, we embody our belief that all Oregonians can flourish together when we understand our shared and unique history. We honor and promote tribal sovereignty and culture by aiding in their restoration, preservation and protection now through seven generations. Sarah Bellum's Bakery was awarded a $7,500 grant in December 2022 to help support wellbeing following brain injury through our "Pipeline to Paid Employment" program.

The Autzen Foundation supports charitable work that makes Oregon a better place. Grants are awarded to smaller non-profit organizations; most often to groups with social service, arts and culture, educational, environmental and/or youth-centered missions. Sarah Bellum's Bakery was awarded a $10,000 grant in December 2022 to help support our "Pipeline to Paid Employment" program. 

The Oregon Community Foundation puts donated money to work in Oregon – more than $100 million in grants and scholarships annually. Since 1973, OCF grantmaking, research, advocacy and community-advised solutions have helped individuals, families, businesses, and organizations create charitable funds to improve lives for all Oregonians. Impactful giving– time, talent, and resources from many generous Oregonians–creates measurable change. Throughout 2020, OCF responded quickly and urgently - distributing a record-setting $220 million in charitable dollars to more than 3,000 nonprofits throughout Oregon working to address urgent needs, stabilize communities and prepare for long-term recovery in Oregon. OCF donors responded to the magnitude of need, as reflected in a 44% increase in donor advised fund grantmaking from the previous year. Sarah Bellum's Bakery was awarded an advised fund grant in May 2023 to support our operations. 

The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) works with donors and volunteers to award grants and scholarships to every county in Oregon. From 2020 to 2021, OCF distributed more than $560 million, supporting more than 4,000 nonprofits and 6,000 students. With OCF, individuals, families, businesses, and organizations create charitable funds that meet the needs of diverse communities statewide. Since its founding in 1973, OCF has distributed more than $2 billion toward advancing its mission to improve lives for all Oregonians. For more information, please visit: oregoncf.org. Sarah Bellum's Bakery & Workshop was awarded a $20,000 community grant in August 2022 to support our operations so that adults with acquired brain injury can thrive in our community. 

The OnPoint Community Credit Union Community Giving program strives every day to better serve our members and neighbors. We understand the immense potential for good and seek out diverse partners who share our drive to positively impact our corner of the Pacific Northwest. At OnPoint, people are more than numbers. People are the Point. 

The key purpose for making donations is to empower people to improve the quality of their lives and to make our community a better place, including making charitable contributions in programs that reflect the interests of the membership and the credit union industry as a whole. Sarah Bellum's Bakery was awarded a $1,000 community grant in June 2022 to support our operations. 

The Autzen Foundation supports charitable work that makes Oregon a better place. Grants are awarded to smaller non-profit organizations; most often to groups with social service, arts and culture, educational, environmental and/or youth-centered missions. Sarah Bellum's Bakery was awarded a $10,000 grant in December 2021 to support our operations as we return to pre-pandemic operations. 

The Oregon Community Foundation puts donated money to work in Oregon – more than $100 million in grants and scholarships annually. Since 1973, OCF grantmaking, research, advocacy and community-advised solutions have helped individuals, families, businesses, and organizations create charitable funds to improve lives for all Oregonians. Impactful giving– time, talent, and resources from many generous Oregonians–creates measurable change. Throughout 2020, OCF responded quickly and urgently - distributing a record-setting $220 million in charitable dollars to more than 3,000 nonprofits throughout Oregon working to address urgent needs, stabilize communities and prepare for long-term recovery in Oregon. OCF donors responded to the magnitude of need, as reflected in a 44% increase in donor advised fund grantmaking from the previous year. Sarah Bellum's Bakery was awarded an advised fund grant in December 2021 to support our operations. 

The Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation is dedicated to building healthier, more resilient, better connected, and inclusive communities throughout our footprint. The Community Grants program reflects a deepened commitment to improving economic prosperity, especially for under-resourced individuals, families, and small businesses. Sarah Bellum's Bakery was awarded a $3,500 community grant in November 2021 to support our operations. 

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"The Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation is thrilled to be able to provide grant funding to Sarah Bellum’s Bakery & Workshop. Their social enterprise model is the real deal – it’s rooted in proven science to support those with acquired brain injury, leveraging solid business practices and baking incredibly scrumptious goodies."

Sarah Bellum's Bakery & Workshop was founded by Dr. Rik Lemoncello, professor (2012-2022) of speech-language pathology at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. Dr. Lemoncello was named the Thomas ("Tommy") S. Thompson Distinguished Professor of Education in the College of Education at Pacific University in 2016. This honor came with a monetary award, which allowed Dr. Lemoncello to develop a scholarly program which turned into Sarah Bellum's Bakery. Dr. Lemoncello continues to evaluate our program outcomes, support student experiences to learn about brain injury at the bakery program, and disseminate program outcomes at local, state, and national conferences. Thank you to the Pacific University College of Education for believing in our vision and mission to help make this program a reality!